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italian cauliflower
1 small head cauliflower 1 tsp salt Water to cover 6 tbsps grated onion 2 tbsps chicken bouillon 2 tsps flour 1 tsp garlic salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 can (1 pound) tomatoes Wash cauliflower and break into flowerets; trim stems, and cook with 1 teaspoon of the salt in water to cover, until [...]
Continue reading...hummus recipe
16. August 2009
2 cups cooked garbanzos 1/4 to 1/3 cup lemon juice 3 tbps tahini 3-4 cloves garlic, minced salt to taste water (from cooking the beans) as needed for correct consistency Blend well; garnish humus with parsley, olive oil (optional) and spicy paprika; eat with warmed pita bread and sliced vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, turnips,…)
Continue reading...salsa
16. August 2009
1 can chopped tomatoes 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 2 tsp finely chopped cilantro (optional) 2 dried red hot chili peppers (more or less to taste) 1/2 mild green pepper (finely chopped) dash of tabasco Mix it all up and serve with fatfree sour cream and baked tortilla chips.
Continue reading...garbanzo spread
16. August 2009
1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 cup garbanzos (chick peas) (canned) 1/4 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup diced cucumber 1/4 cup diced tomato Place all ingredients except cucumber and tomato in a food processor. Blend till smooth. Mix with diced cucumber and tomato. You can [...]
Continue reading...fatfree pasta sauce
16. August 2009
fatfree pasta sauce 2 cups canned tomato sauce 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced 1/4 tsp anise seed Combine ingredients in saucepan and simmer over low heat for 7-8 minutes. Makes 3 servings.
Continue reading...pasta casserole
16. August 2009
8 oz. pasta (I like to use tri-color spirals) 3-4 cups frozen veggie medley (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower or other combo) canned tomato sauce or soup instead salt, pepper, onion powder, other spices to taste wheat germ Cook and drain the pasta. Defrost the veggies and add the tomato sauce and seasonings. Put into a 2 [...]
Continue reading...chinese spaghetti
16. August 2009
1 onion, diced 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed (more if like) 1-2 t curry (amount depends on how much you like curry!) 1 tbsp minced ginger ½-1 t chinese chili paste 1-28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup veggie broth ½ cup TVP (optional) cooked spaghetti Sauté until tender onion, garlic, curry [...]
Continue reading...lasagna
16. August 2009
41/2 oz packet TVP mince 10 floz cold water 11/4 lb. of any prepared diced vegetables (eg. carrots, celery, mushrooms, courgettes, parsnips etc.) Little vegetable oil (or fatfree substitute) for frying 14 oz can chopped tomatoes, with their juice 1 tsp dried oregano 2 tbsp soy sauce Seasoning, if required 12-15 sheets of pre-cooked lasagna [...]
Continue reading...vegetarian pasta
16. August 2009
1 package of fresh crushed chili pasta 1 zucchini cut into cubes 1 bunch of broccoli (or less) 5 garlic cloves chopped 2 or 3 Italian style tomatoes cut into cubes 1\4 cup of sun dried tomatoes as much crushed chilies as you want 6 or 7 fresh red basil leaves a pinch of tahini [...]
Continue reading...cauliflower and garlic over soba noodles
16. August 2009
1 package of soba noodles (any flavor) 1 medium-small head of cauliflower 1-1 1/2 tbsp. chopped garlic (aka, many cloves crushed and minced) salt to taste Chop the cauliflower into small pieces. Cook with the garlic and salt in enough water to heat thoroughly, and not burn. Serve over cooked soba.
Continue reading...fat free mexican corn fritters
16. August 2009
2 cups canned corn, drained 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour 1/3 cup chopped green chilies 2 egg whites, slightly beaten 2 tsps baking powder 1/2 cup skim milk 1 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt Combine dry ingredients and stir thoroughly. Add all remaining ingredients and mix. Spray skillet with butter flavor non-stick cooking [...]
Continue reading...spiced spinach and tofu
16. August 2009
1lb fresh spinach (or equivalent frozen) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 inch piece root ginger, grated 1 green chili, deseeded and diced 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 pkt silken tofu salt and pepper Wash the spinach thoroughly, squeeze dry, then cook in a covered pan over a [...]
Continue reading...Women Take On Healthy Eating
12. August 2009
Do you want to feel your best? Protect your health and vitality by eating well and keeping active. Take control of your healthy eating and activity challenges by following the solutions suggested below. The leading health concerns of women include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis. The key strategies to reduce your risk for each [...]
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16. August 2009
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